Nova Scotia weddings, funerals, banquets, conferences and private parties. Nova Scotia music,  drum & fife bands and highland dancers.

Services & Fees

WEDDINGS    FUNERALS    BANQUETS    CONFERENCES    PRIVATE PARTIES

What we offer...

MUSIC BOOKING AND EVENT COORDINATION:

The Piper's Guild is a great option for anyone looking for professional musicians or coordination of entertainment requirements for any occasion.  From weddings to funerals... small social gatherings to major conferences, we can help you to fulfill your commitment  If you need experienced advice for your event, we can help.  All aspects of your musical entertainment can be coordinated, often with just one phone call or email, it's just that easy!

To help you have that perfect time, The Piper's Guild will  survey your event, lay out your requirements, and probably find you the entertainers you need, all for a reasonable cost.  We want you to have a great event and we can help you get there!

FOR ENTERTAINERS:

The Piper's Guild has established connections to major entertainment venues throughout NS and NB.  This allows a performer access to sites they may not have previously considered.  The Piper's Guild is also working to provide you, the entertainer, with a fair and reasonable return for your efforts, while still keeping the customer satisfied.  With your contract from the Guild you rest assured, knowing that rates are reasonable and that payment is guaranteed!  New acts are being sought daily.  Be the next act to sign on with The Piper's Guild!

 WEDDINGS         FUNERALS        CONFERENCES

Musical Options

  • Highland Bagpipers, individual

  • Highland dancers, individual or dance group

  • Small pipes

  • Harp

  • Pipe & Drum bands

  • Killick, a high-energy Maritime singing group

  • Piper and pipe band instruction

    Weddings: What we can supply for you …

  • Incidental music before the service

  • Processionals

  • Music during the wedding service

  • Music for the signing ceremony

  • Recessionals

  • Postludes

  • Entrance to the reception

  • Various options as required by the bride and groom

    Funerals

  • Incidental music before the service

  • Procession of the casket, family, etc.

  • Lament or slow air during the service

  • Recession of the casket, family, etc.

  • Incidental music after the service

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    Conferences, Banquets and Special Events

  • Incidental music

  • Processions of head tables, guests, speakers, etc.

  • Performances during shows, sports events

  • Support to kiosks and booths at fairs, trade shows, etc.

  • Specialty banquets (Robbie Burns, military, service clubs, etc.)

  • University graduations and special ceremonies

  • Grand openings

  • Other Services
    Custom tunes written and performed for special events. Costs will be based on individual event needs and requirements. Military event support available, as we have several military veterans within the group.

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    Fees

  • $175 - single piper, based on a standard one-hour commitment within 30 km commute of the piper’s location.

  • $90 - each additional hour 

  • $75 - mileage charge for each extra hour of travel

  • * All other musician fees are based on individual rate schedules.

  • * Prices are based on a standard fee rate. Some additional costs may apply. For more information on rates, phone 1-877-45PIPER (1-877-457-4737).

    **Some conditions apply. Cancellation must be at least 48 hours before performance. See contract details.

    For your convenience, we now take payment in the following forms;
    cheque, money order, or cash. With your signed contract, you have the comfort of knowing that your money is protected, should you have to cancel.** Security and quality are yours with Scotian Music.

    Please write us at info@scotianmusic.com for more details.

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Bands
  • Killick 
  • Satin Sound
  • Heavy Water
  • Tuig
  • Caledonian Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
  • Drumlin
  • Jennifer & Ardeth
  • The Flying Scotsman
  • Celtic Fair
Pipebands
Nova Scotia
  • 14 Wing Pipes & Drums
  • 2nd Batt NS Highlanders
  • Fraser Holmes Memorial Pipes & Drums
  • Cape Breton Pipes & Drums
  • Clan Thompson
New Brunswick
  • Fredericton St. Andrew's Society Pipes & Drums
  • 3 A. S. G. Pipes & Drums

 

Solos/Duets
  • The Flying Scotsman
  • Bob Vacon
  • Danny Acker
  • Mark MacMillan
  • Kevin Corbett
  • Robbie Smith
  • Colin Jeffrey

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